At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
5.2%
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
11.6%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
14.5% smoking rate
How Lauderdale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lauderdale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lauderdale a Good Place to Live?
F
1.4 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
5.2% of adults in Lauderdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(85% below the national average).
97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lauderdale has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population271
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density95/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.7%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$28,675
Unemployment11.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,841M
Avg Weekly Wage$907
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership77.6%
Zillow$148,888
Housing Units296
Rent Burden31.9%
Health
Obesity40.0%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death14,389/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain54.8 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation306 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.2%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute68 min
Broadband85.1%
Internet Speed28 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Lauderdale was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Golden Triangle Regional (65 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.507 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
38.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 185 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.